The International Turf Producers Foundation will fund nine turf and water research projects this year, totaling $70,550 in contributions.
Published April 07, 2004
Bringing together resources and researchers, International Turf Producers Foundation (ITPF) will fund nine turf and water research projects with the goal of improving the turfgrass sod production industry. ITPF will contribute a total of $70,550 to the following projects:
Establishing Sod with Weeded Bermudagrass, University of Arkansas, Dr. Mike Richardson
Estimating Soil Carbon Sequestration in Turfgrass Systems from Natural Carbon Isotropic Signatures, Colorado State University, Dr. Yaling Qian
Documenting Water Use from Contrasting Urban Landscapes (Turf vs. Ornamentals), University of Florida, Dr. John Cisar
Development of Pest-resistant Turfgrasses, University of Georgia, Dr. Kristine Braman
Grass Biotechnology: Understanding this Powerful Science and Determining How it can Support the Global Sod Industry, University of Illinois, Dr. Henry Wilkinson
Resistant Turfgrasses for Improved Chinch Bug Management, University of Nebraska, Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss
The Effects of Sod on Erosion Control from Urban Lawns: a Review, Ohio State University, Dr. Parwinder Grewal
Economic Contribution of the Sod Production Industry of the U.S. Economy, University of Florida, Dr. John Haydu
Potential of Ethylene Inhibitors to Prolong Sod Shelf Life, Virginia Tech, Dr. Erik Ervin
ITPF has funded 102 research projects, totaling $573,000, since 1977. The foundation’s primary mission is to ensure and protect the future of the turfgrass sod production industry through science and education.